They have Moses and the prophets
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus has many important lessons and possibilities for interpretation. I want to focus
Parable of the Dishonest Manager
What is happening in Luke 16:1-13? This parable has to be one of the most confusing and challenging of
This Fellow Welcomes Sinners
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the
Hate Your Mother?
This week's lectionary passage – Luke 14:25-33 – is an odd and difficult saying of Jesus. He doesn't seem to care about family values.
Why Is God So Upset?
O God, forgive us for thinking we can go it alone. Our cisterns are cracked and without water. Give to us again your living water!
Jeremiah's Call
God calls Jeremiah to a prophetic ministry. And like other faithful before him (Moses, for example), Jeremiah has an excuse – I am only a child! I don't speak well!
A Love Song
In this brilliant parable, the prophet transforms the notion of a love song into courtroom proceedings. "I will sing" turns into "judge between me and my vineyard."
Learn To Do Good
The sacrifice of animals and other offerings in the ancient world was an important part of one's relationship with God. Yet, the prophets recognized that sacrifice must be accompanied by the work of justice.
Why is the road to Jericho dangerous?
Who is my neighbor? Why is the road to Jericho so dangerous?
Hallelujahs in a Broken World
Perhaps the word we need in these difficult trying days is Hallelujah! Praise God.
